ELIZABETH LEEMAN
Bremen,ME
Summary
. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 18 years of patient care and advocacy within acute and long term care units. . Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome. Knowledgeable about the use of EPIC, PCC and other programs utilized by MaineHealth. Very strong in time management and working under pressure. A self-starter who can work competently with little to no supervision.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Quarry Hill
Camden, ME
07.2011 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Per-diem RN
Inland Hospital
Waterville, ME
01.2011 - 01.2016
- This position required me to prepare patients for surgery as well as discharging them back to home after their procedure
- My duties included starting IV's, obtaining patient histories, administering medications, educating patients and any other duties as needed
- This was a busy and fast-paced environment which allowed me much independent thinking and problem solving.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- This was a part-time scheduled per-diem position which I held until I was able to transition to full time at Quarry Hill
Civilian Contracted RN Case Manager, RN Case manager
Skyline, Maine Army National Guard
Falls Church, VA
06.2010 - 11.2010
- I was responsible for ensuring that the health care needs of the soldiers were coordinated between their civilian and military doctors.
RN
Float Pool, Togus VAMC
Augusta, ME
01.2010 - 06.2010
- I was responsible for being able to competently fill in as an RN in one of several departments within the VA
- These departments included the medical and surgical floors, the Alzheimer's unit and the Community Living Center
- My responsibilities included the admission and discharge of patients, complete and thorough assessments of the patients, and administration of medications and treatments as ordered.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Corrections RN
Maine State Prison
Warren, ME
08.2005 - 12.2009
- In this position, I frequently assumed the position of Charge Nurse
- In this capacity, I was responsible for the safe delegation of assignments to lower license levels and non-licensed personnel
- I performed thorough assessments of inmates, administered medications and treatments as ordered, including extensive dressing changes and EKG's
- I was often the first one on scene in an emergency basis such as a stabbing, hanging, chest pain, or other emergency which required quick thinking and immediate first aid in order to sustain stability of necessary organ function and/or to control copious blood loss until the ambulance arrived
- I also started and maintained IV therapy as ordered
- I maintained accurate documentation in the patient's medical records
- I was also effective in active listening and two way communication with the inmates and my co-workers
- I performed my duties at the prison with a high degree of consistency and accuracy which is very important in a correctional setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Andrew's Hospital
Boothbay Harbor, ME
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Thoroughly assessed patients, admissions and discharges, administeried medications and treatments as ordered, started and maintained IV therapy, and was striving to strengthen and refine my professionalism as I was a new grad nurse
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Augusta
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Leadership
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2004-Current
- BLS Expires 2023
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Quarry Hill
07.2011 - Current
Per-diem RN
Inland Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2016
Civilian Contracted RN Case Manager, RN Case manager
Skyline, Maine Army National Guard
06.2010 - 11.2010
RN
Float Pool, Togus VAMC
01.2010 - 06.2010
Corrections RN
Maine State Prison
08.2005 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Andrew's Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2005
Associates of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Augusta
- Licensed RN - 2004-Current
- BLS Expires 2023
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